Jason Mattox is a 36-year-old pinstriper who sometimes works under the name Timebomb Kustoms. The walls of his family home in New Albany are covered with framed photographs. Descending into his basement feels like walking from a hall of memories … Continue reading
I’m fortunate that I have been able to see the process of creating an action figure, so I can look at it differently than someone who walks into a Toys “R” Us and sees a Batman figure on the shelf. … Continue reading
The Louisville Cartoonist Society was founded in 2009 by local artist Ted Nathanson, with hopes it would bring together like-minded creators focusing on comic books and the communal promotion of their work. Over the last three years, the organization has … Continue reading
You just wrapped up a comic series, “Raymond and the Tralfamadores,” with us. Where did the ideas for Raymond come from? Was it autobiographical? Loosely autobiographical. I spent most of my late teens and 20s in local bands so I … Continue reading
I’m a big fan of your illustration style and thought you could make some great short comics for The Paper. You’ve had a strip in the last couple issues and so far, so good. Have you done this style of … Continue reading
Can you tell us a bit about “The Falls”? Two teenage boys discover a waterfall deep in the woods. They seem to have this hidden paradise all to themselves. They spend each day of their summer exploring, swimming, and growing more … Continue reading
Eric Rickert lives in Brooklyn, New York and works at DC Comics. Julie Leidner is an artist and writer living in Louisville. They met at the fat kids’ table in a high school cafeteria and have been friends ever since. “Millennial … Continue reading
